Kuwait

  • Nov 13, 2002
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RUSSIA: Chechen conflict

The failed attempt in October to take Moscow theatre-goers hostage has fuelled a Kremlin drive...

  • Nov 13, 2002
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GULF STATES: Post-Saddam oil impact

Each of the various possible outcomes of US military action in Iraq will have a significant...

Gulf States
  • Nov 11, 2002
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MIDDLE EAST: Fiscal challenges spur pension reform

The countries of the region vary greatly in their approaches to reforming pension provision....

Middle East
  • Nov 11, 2002
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MIDDLE EAST: Pension challenges

Demographic trends across the region appear to favour the provision of state pensions.

Middle East
  • Nov 4, 2002
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KUWAIT/US: Islamist influence strains relations

The Defence Ministry announced on October 26 that it is sealing off large swathes of northern...

Kuwait
  • Nov 4, 2002
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KUWAIT/US: Islamist strain

Following last month's attacks on US personnel, the Kuwaiti government has been quick to...

Kuwait
  • Oct 29, 2002
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IRAQ: Political manoeuvring

Baghdad yesterday said it was ready to allow Kuwaiti officials to visit its prisons to prove...

Iraq
  • Oct 23, 2002
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UNITED STATES: International Influence

Washington enjoys overwhelming unprecedented global military predominance. However, it often...

United States